Hailey Van Lith outscores entire Sky starting lineup in WNBA breakout game

Endia Berger

Hailey Van Lith outscores entire Sky starting lineup in WNBA breakout game image

Hailey Van Lith is back and better.

After being selected 11th overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Van Lith has been working to find her rhythm at the pro level, especially after missing time early in the season due to injury. But her latest performance was a loud reminder of exactly what she brings to the court.

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Coming off the bench, Van Lith outscored the entire starting lineup for the Chicago Sky, putting up a career-high 16 points, along with five rebounds, one assist and one block. She played with pace and confidence, helping lead the Sky to a much-needed 78–66 win over the Connecticut Sun.

The win snapped a losing streak and improved Chicago’s record to 3–7. With Van Lith’s resurgence and Angel Reese recording her first career triple-double in the same game, the Sky’s young core is showing serious potential. The former LSU teammates are proving they can make an impact—and fast.
 

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The Sky will need this momentum to turn things around this season. 

Endia Berger

Endia Berger is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. She has a rich background in sports media and journalism, contributing to TNT Sports, the NCAA, USA Football and more. With a deep passion for storytelling, she is committed to crafting stories that highlight the excitement and human elements of the games we love.